Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
•Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin and the password is password. Make sure that CAPS LOCK is off when entering this information.
If the gateway does not save changes you have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following:
•When entering configuration settings, be sure to click the APPLY button before moving to another menu or tab, or your changes are lost.
•Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but the Web browser may be caching the old configuration.
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
If your gateway is unable to access the Internet and your Cable Link LED is on, you may need to register the Cable MAC Address and/or Device MAC Address of you gateway with your cable service provider. This is described in “Configuration“ on page
Additionally, your PC may not have the gateway configured as its TCP/IP gateway. If your PC obtains its information from the gateway by DHCP, reboot the PC and verify the gateway address as described in “Verifying TCP/IP Properties“ on page
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made easier by using the ping utility in your PC or workstation.
Testing the LAN Path to Your Gateway
You can ping the gateway from your PC to verify that the LAN path to your gateway is set up correctly.
To ping the gateway from a PC running Windows 95 or later:
1.From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run.
2.In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the gateway, as in this example:
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